Purity cultures prioritize heterosexuality and sexual abstinence, primarily focusing on procreation within marriage. Many individuals leaving these cultures expand their sexual identities and expressions. However, exiting purity culture often results in painful losses of family and social relationships. The impacts of purity culture have been particularly profound among Evangelical Christians, linked to harmful attitudes towards sexuality. The experience of sexual suppression has been linked to cases of abuse, highlighting serious consequences. Individuals like Tessi Muskrat note that deconstructing purity beliefs often involves confronting unhealthy attitudes towards sexuality.
Purity culture emphasizes heterosexuality, sexual abstinence, and procreation. Leaving it often results in expanded sexualities and self-expression but can lead to social and familial losses.
Purity culture has profoundly affected Evangelical Christian attitudes about sexuality, promoting virginity until marriage while neglecting sexual pleasure. This can lead to trauma and exploitation.
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